Worst 2014 Dodge Avenger Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Airbags
Engine Problems
Seat Belt Issues
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2014 Dodge Avenger.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 69 | 13 | — | 55,580 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 42 | 2 | — | 53,527 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 38 | 6 | — | 53,249 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 33 | — | 3 | 70,367 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 20 | 1 | — | 80,310 mi | |
| Brakes | 16 | 3 | 1 | 32,492 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 14 | 4 | — | 35,265 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 14 | 1 | — | 57,820 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 12 | 1 | — | 56,936 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 12 | 1 | — | 67,500 mi | |
| Body Structure | 7 | 3 | — | 42,115 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 6 | 1 | — | 34,270 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 5 | 1 | — | 68,458 mi | |
| Fuel System | 5 | — | — | 29,544 mi | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Head Restraint | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Horn | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Throttlebody/Manifold | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Suspension:Rear | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Traction Control System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Throttle | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Heater Core | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2014 Dodge Avenger
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~1,435,625 vehicles.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 200, 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 2010-2012 Dodge Caliber and 2010-2014 Jeep Patriot, Compass and Dodge Avenger vehicles. The Occupant Restraint Control (OCR) module may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.
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2014 Dodge Avenger — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2014 Dodge Avenger reliable?
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Dodge Avenger reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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